Archive for March, 2009

Stress at Work

Here is a nice compilation of what can happen when you go over the edge. Hopefully a little stress relief for a Monday morning. Enjoy – when your boss is not looking.

No Binging please – List of America’s unhealthiest restaurants

America’s Unhealthiest restaurants. Places to avoid.

Dear AIG – I Quit!

As the uproar over the AIG bonuses in the media continues, here is a new twist to the tale. Jake DeSantis, an executive vice president of the American International Group’s financial products unit quit openly today after turning his resignation via the New York Times Op-Ed section. Mr. Desantis claims no wrong doing and is [...]

Laid off – the government will pay 65% of your healthcare bill

It is sad – just when  are laid off you can no longer afford health care.  The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) gives workers and their families who lose their health benefits the right to choose to continue group health benefits provided by their group health plan for limited periods of time under certain [...]

Pros and cons of being a Contractor/consultant – Part II

Now for the most important question – What do I charge for my services ? Charge too much and you wont find enough clients. Charge too little and very few clients will value your services. A very good way to gauge the market is to seek competitor’s prices. Make a phone call, ask for a [...]